Tag: Retirement Preparation

Just retired? Use this checklist to review your portfolio, set a withdrawal strategy, plan for required distributions, and understand Social Security timing. 1) Review the portfolio (and the inflation problem) Some retirees shift heavily to fixed income, but if returns don’t keep up with inflation, purchasing power can erode. It may be worth considering keeping…
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Many people underestimate retirement expenses. Use an expense worksheet to separate essentials vs discretionary spending and plan for one-time costs. Most retirement plans fail on the same step: expenses Many people underestimate their expenses, and it’s smart to track spending for a few months to make sure estimates align with reality. Before you can decide…
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